as in spooning
to lift out with something that holds liquid
scooped broth out of the pan with a spoon
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Recent Examples of scooping
The writer finished the trail in 40 days and recounted stories of strangers handing him candy bars through car windows, bar owners delivering him breakfast, a father scooping him up amid a rainstorm and a physical therapist working wonders on his knee at half her hourly rate.
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Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Children can still take part by scooping out the insides with a spoon or drawing a design on the pumpkin for an adult to carve.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
From over-the-top portions to scooping competitions, this classic Italian treat has captured the imagination (and stomachs) of dessert lovers everywhere.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025
Its angled design keeps liquid in the bowl while scooping to make less mess while serving.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
This recipe calls for scooping out two cups of the bean-and-onion mixture, blending it with crushed tortilla chips, and then returning it to the pot.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
Not scooping enough could lead to lingering smells.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
But a tightening job market, a relentless focus on college admissions for some groups of young people, and greater automation of rote tasks like working a checkout have all led to fewer teens spending their summers scooping ice cream or bagging groceries.
—Cortney Harding, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
After scooping the first award of the evening, Gaga, 39, dashed from Long Island to Manhattan to perform the final New York City show of her Mayhem tour at Madison Square Garden (MSG).
—Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Children can still take part by scooping out the insides with a spoon or drawing a design on the pumpkin for an adult to carve.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
From over-the-top portions to scooping competitions, this classic Italian treat has captured the imagination (and stomachs) of dessert lovers everywhere.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025
Its angled design keeps liquid in the bowl while scooping to make less mess while serving.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
This recipe calls for scooping out two cups of the bean-and-onion mixture, blending it with crushed tortilla chips, and then returning it to the pot.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
Not scooping enough could lead to lingering smells.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
But a tightening job market, a relentless focus on college admissions for some groups of young people, and greater automation of rote tasks like working a checkout have all led to fewer teens spending their summers scooping ice cream or bagging groceries.
—Cortney Harding, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
After scooping the first award of the evening, Gaga, 39, dashed from Long Island to Manhattan to perform the final New York City show of her Mayhem tour at Madison Square Garden (MSG).
—Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scooping
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Cover and bake at 350°F until rice is tender, about 50 minutes, spooning oysters on top after 35 minutes of baking.—
BJ Dennis,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The compact base station only needs emptying about once every 75 days.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Nov. 2025
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At this price point, mopping capabilities, as well as self-cleaning, and self-emptying features should be included.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
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Bitcoin was last trading 5% lower on the day at $100,893, dipping at one point as low as $99,966.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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Davis' ice dancing partner kicked off his season 18 strong, scoring straight 9s and never dipping below a rare 7.—
Diana Pearl,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Scooping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scooping. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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